GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| forge | a furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy |
| piscatorial | piscatory |